Catechism preaching is not a general practice within the churches that form the International Conference of Reformed Churches. This article explains what catechism preaching is and why it was adopted by some Reformed traditions.

This article discusses redemptive-historical preaching, starting with the pastoral epistles.

This article discusses the contention that prayer has not received much attention in Reformed theology in general. 

This article shows how the doctrine of election is not a theoretical issue, far removed from the daily faith life of believers. God-fearing parents are comforted in their grief over the death of an infant. The Canons point out that the election and salvation of their child ought not to be doubted.

Following a lengthy explanation of the Reformed doctrine concerning providence, Article 13 of the Belgic Confession concludes with a negative statement: “On this we reject the damnable error of the Epicureans who say that God does not involve himself in anything, and allows all things to go by chance.” This article discusses Calvin’s view of Epicurus and the Epicureans.

The sixteenth-century editions of the Belgic Confession were printed with marginal references to Scripture. It is remarkable that originally only Articles 4-6 of the Belgic Confession did not have any marginal texts. Read on to find out why that matters.

The Belgic Confession, which was published in 1561 and first surfaced in Doornik, in the southern part of The Netherlands, appeared anonymously. Information concerning the author began to become public in the seventeenth century, fifty years after its first appearance. 

The first edition of Reformed Dogmatics, H. Bavinck's masterpiece, was published almost a hundred years ago. After years of intense study, he published the first volume of his Dogmatics in 1895. The final, fourth volume appeared in 1901. Reformed people who wish to continue in line with Bavinck’s dogmatics will also benefit greatly from learning more about his book.

Christians often speak of man as a steward. This happens especially in connection with the task of man in managing his possessions and in his use of the earth. Goudzwaard says, “Stewardship consists of taking care of this world as the possession of the Other. It requires maintaining everything that bears fruit and being ready to give account for this."

God is the Creator of heaven and earth. The more we know about his creation work, the more we admire and trust the Creator. It boggles the mind to think that God made everything on earth as well as everything that can be seen and perceived outside the earth. This article discusses the relationship between creation and providence.

If one would ask today what is the main difference between the Roman Catholic and the Protestant beliefs, the answer will probably be “transubstantiation.” While the Roman Catholics taught that the bread and the wine change into the body and blood of Christ, this was denied in the Reformation. The real issue was the meaning of this sacrament: whether it is a meal or a sacrifice.

On the joyous occasion when a child of the congregation is baptized, the Form for the Baptism of Infants is read. Baptism is a ceremony rich in content. The parents should know about the meaning and background of baptism. Moreover, the children, when they grow up, must learn why they themselves were baptized, for a sacrament is not a magical ceremony but a meaningful sign.

The phrase “sign and seal” is a well-known expression in the doctrine of the sacraments. It is used in both the Belgic Confession and the Heidelberg Catechism. The Belgic Confession presents a definition in Article 33 and speaks of “visible signs and seals of something internal and invisible"! The Catechism begins the answer to the question as to what the sacraments are with “The sacraments are holy, visible signs and seals” (Lord's Day 25, q/a 66). This article discusses what is actually meant by “sign and seal.”

The witness of the Spirit is mentioned in, among other places, the Belgic Confession, in the articles about Scripture as the means of revelation. This article concerns accepting and believing in Scripture. The decisive role is given hereby to the Spirit, because He witnesses to the fact that the books of Scripture come from God. In addition, it is pointed out that the church also has a role in helping us accept Scripture as God's Word, and that Scripture itself offers proof of its origin.

While there has always been much attention in the church for what happened on the day of Pentecost, this attention has not always been focused on the “baptism with the Holy Spirit." For a century now, the concept of “baptism with the Holy Spirit” has been frequently discussed, for this phrase is used to indicate the central experience of the Charismatic movement and Pentecostal circles.

Do artistic gifts in general derive from the Holy Spirit? This article discusses this question through the lens of Exodus 31:3 and its mention of Bezalel and Oholiab, as well as through commentary from especially John Calvin. The author makes a specific application to liturgics, where the relationship between church and art calls for our attention.

This article discusses the active obedience of Christ, as a vital part of his work of salvation. It first investigates the confessional development of this doctrine, then considers the scriptural basis for the doctrine, and finally discusses the question whether this doctrine is compatible with an emphasis on believers' covenant obedience.

Why is it that Christians often feel embarrassed when speaking about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ? It is not that we are afraid of speaking to other people about Jesus Christ. How often do we speak about his virgin birth? Are many Christians not reluctant to speak of the way in which he came into this world?

In more recent discussions on faith and science, Isaiah 28:22-29 has played a role, in that the instruction God gives to the farmer is understood as general revelation. This article explores the meaning of the passage, and concludes that it ought to be read in a literal sense.

Scientific results never have the status of revelation. What God reveals in the Grand Canyon is not facts about the world (how it was made and when), but his own power and glory.

This article is about the supernatural aspect of the virgin birth, and the incarnation of Jesus Christ as a mystery.

This article on Matthew 1:18-25 is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

This article is about original sin and the objections that feminism has against this doctrine.

This article is about church membership and what it means: participation in the worship of God and helping one another with the gifts God gave his church.

This article is about the special place thanksgiving has in the life of a Christian. We have to praise God for everything he provides.

Can God the Father also suffer? This article is about the relation of the Father to Jesus Christ's suffering.

What does the Bible say about drugs? This article considers the question, along with looking at different kind of drugs: stimulants, depressants, opiates, hallucinogens, solvents, and inhalants, and also marijuana.

This article is about our personal relationship with Jesus Christ: personal knowledge and this relationship with Jesus, and doctrine and our relationship with Jesus.

This article is about intercession and intercessory prayers.

This article is about Isaiah 7:17 and Matthew 1:23, and the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The author also looks at the meaning of 'Immanuel'.

This article is about the foolishness of preaching and the message of preaching.

This article is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ in the early creeds and confessions.

This article is about parental guidance and our use of the television.

In this article on Matthew 5:43-48 the author discusses perfectionism.

In this article on the Christian mind, the author discusses the place of the mind in Christianity. He also discusses entertainment and visual formats, and the importance of Christian thinking for the church.

This article is about the armbands with the words "What would Jesus do?". This article focuses on the imitation of Christ and following Christ, and the life of Jesus Christ as our obedience.

This article is about Lord's Day 29 of the Heidelberg Catechism. It looks at how the Roman Catholics view the mass (also today), and if we can still hold on to what the confession says about the mass.

This article on Genesis 2:10-14 is about the rivers that were found in the garden of Eden.

This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. The author focuses on Luke 1:35, and the divinity of Jesus Christ.

This article is about the interpretation of historical texts, as well as the application and preaching of historical texts. The author stresses the unity of redemptive history. Genesis 4, 1 Kings 19:4, Daniel 1:8-16, and Esther 4:15-17 are also discussed.

This article is about the wrath of God and the anger of God. The relation of wrath and punishment is also discussed, as well as the affections of God.

This article is about the virgin birth and the incarnation of Jesus Christ and how feminist theology sees salvation.

This article is about Catechism preaching, specifically about preaching on Lord's Days 46-52.

This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at how the Roman Catholic Church views Mary. In the end, as the article says, salvation is by grace alone.

This article discusses the relationship between creation and providence. Also discussed are evolution and Genesis 1.

Is it a serious issue that the virgin birth is only mentioned explicitly in two of the four Gospels? This article considers why this great miracle is not mentioned by Mark and John, or for that matter by the apostle Paul.

This article is about the human nature of Jesus Christ, and the comprehensive knowledge Jesus had about his task and the future of this world. But there were also things that he had to learn and did not know. This article looks at the question: How much did Jesus Christ know?

What does it mean that God is awesome? This article, a New Year's meditation, weighs in.

This article is about the Roman Catholic belief in the intercession of the saints and the intercessory work of Jesus Christ.